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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 634.94 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 634.94 and 228.10 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 634.94 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/634.94 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 634.94 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 144,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,829.81/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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